How Many Sessions You Actually Need, What’s Included, and How Packages Compare to Paying Per Visit — A Guide for Orland Park, Tinley Park, Palos Heights, and Frankfort
By Kabirat A. · Oxygen Med Spa, Orland Park, IL · Updated September 2026
Oxygen Med Spa — 14360 South La Grange Road, Unit D, Orland Park, IL 60462, serving Orland Park, Tinley Park, Palos Heights, Oak Lawn, and Frankfort. Open Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM, closed Sunday. (708) 229-8800 · book online.
Quick answer: Our laser hair removal packages bundle the full number of sessions your treatment area actually needs — typically 6 to 8 — into one upfront purchase, usually at a lower total cost than paying per session. Packages exist because laser hair removal only works as a series: each session catches hair as it cycles into its active growth phase, and most areas need multiple sessions spaced weeks apart before most follicles are permanently disabled. Buying a package isn’t just a discount — it’s aligned with how the treatment actually has to work.
Why Laser Hair Removal Is Sold as a Package, Not a Single Visit
At any given time, only a portion of your body’s hair is in its active growth phase — the rest is resting or shedding, invisible to the laser. A single session can only treat the hair that happens to be active that day. Additional sessions, spaced several weeks apart, catch new hair as it cycles into that active phase. This is biology, not upselling — it’s the entire reason laser hair removal is structured as a series rather than a one-time treatment.
How Many Sessions Most Packages Include
Most treatment areas require 6 to 8 sessions to reach the point where most follicles have been permanently disabled, spaced roughly 4 to 6 weeks apart. This timeline holds fairly consistently across areas, though some areas with different hair growth cycles may need slightly more or fewer sessions. Packages are typically built around this standard series rather than an arbitrary number.
What’s Actually Included in a Package
A standard package includes the full session count for your chosen area, at a per-session rate lower than what you’d pay booking one visit at a time. Some packages also include added benefits like discounted or complimentary maintenance sessions after the initial series is complete, since most clients eventually need occasional touch-ups even after finishing a full package.
Package vs. Paying Per Session: The Real Comparison
Paying per session gives you flexibility — no upfront commitment, book as you go. But because laser hair removal only works as a full series, most clients end up purchasing the same total number of sessions either way; the only real question is whether you pay the discounted package rate or the higher per-session rate along the way. For anyone confident they want to complete a full series, a package is almost always the lower total cost. See our 2026 price listto compare current per-session and package rates directly.
What Happens If You Don’t Finish a Package
Life happens, and not everyone completes a package on the original timeline. Most packages don’t expire immediately and can be picked back up, though spacing sessions out much longer than recommended can mean some treated hair returns to a more resistant state, occasionally requiring an extra session to fully catch up. If your schedule changes, it’s worth a conversation rather than assuming you’ve lost your remaining sessions.
Combining Multiple Areas in One Package
Many clients treat more than one area — underarms and legs, or a full-body combination — and packages can often be built around multiple areas together, which tends to offer better overall value than purchasing separate single-area packages. Some clients also find our membership options add further value on top of package pricing if they’re planning ongoing treatments. This is worth discussing at a consultation if you’re considering more than one treatment area.
Do Packages Include Maintenance Sessions?
This varies by package. Some include discounted or complimentary maintenance sessions after the initial series; others price touch-ups separately once the original package is complete. Since most clients need occasional maintenance sessions eventually — even after a fully successful series — it’s worth asking specifically what your chosen package includes for the maintenance phase, not just the initial series.
Watching for Deals on Packages
Package pricing sometimes improves further during promotional periods. Check our current promotions before purchasing, since timing a new package around a deal can meaningfully lower your total cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many sessions are in a standard package?
Most packages include 6 to 8 sessions, aligned with the number most areas need to see most follicles permanently disabled.
Is a package cheaper than paying per session?
Almost always, assuming you complete the full recommended series, since packages are priced at a lower per-session rate than booking individually.
What if I need more sessions than my package included?
Additional sessions can typically be added if needed, priced individually or through an extended package option — this varies by situation and is worth discussing directly.
Do packages expire?
This varies, but most don’t have an immediate hard expiration. Significant gaps between sessions can affect results, so it’s best to stay reasonably close to the recommended schedule.
Can I combine multiple treatment areas in one package?
Yes, many clients do, often at better overall value than separate single-area packages. Ask about combination options at your consultation.
Does a package include maintenance sessions after I’m done?
Some do, some don’t — confirm this specifically when choosing a package, since maintenance needs are common even after a successful series.
Where are you, and how do I book?
14360 South La Grange Road, Unit D, Orland Park, IL 60462. Book online or call; Monday–Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM.
Find the Right Package for Your Goals
Our team can walk you through package options and current pricing at a consultation. Book online or call (708) 229-8800.
Oxygen Med Spa · 14360 South La Grange Road, Unit D, Orland Park, IL 60462 · (708) 229-8800 · Mon–Sat, 10 AM–5 PM · Closed Sunday
